223 pages : 29 cm

A history of the Eiffel Tower and the civil engineer/architect who built it. This work also covers the tower's influence on society and its impact on architecture, engineering, the arts, etc

Translation of: Eiffel, un ingénieur et son oeuvre

Includes bibliographical references (page 218) and index

Introduction - From Dijon to Levallois: childhood, youth and early works: -- The Eiffel family -- Childhood -- The formative years -- The early works -- The bridge builder: -- The Eiffel Company -- First important commissions -- Budapest Station -- The Douro Bridge -- Expansion of the company in France and throughout the world -- The Garabit Viaduct -- Major works -- The 300-meter tower: -- Forerunners -- The genesis of Eiffel's project -- Work in progress -- Behind the scenes -- Through visitors' eyes -- The tower as a subject of controversy -- Not a trace of art: -- Art of industry? -- The tower as icon -- Last works: -- The Panama affair -- Abortive projects -- Scientific work -- Appendices

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